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This 3 - day welding course is ideal for artists and sculptors alike who are looking to learn a variety of skills working with metals - bending, folding, cutting, grinding, soldering, joining - you name it, we've welded it! And this is your chance too.

In this class

This class will cover a range of welding and metalwork techniques - from arc & mig welding to bending, cutting, folding and riveting to soldering and joining - all the skills you need to get soildering on with that sculpture or design. Please bring a sketchbook,old clothes and strong footwear - this welding business will keep you on your toes.

It's all very hands-on - if you'll forgive the pun - with plenty of time to discuss projects in detail with the tutor.

Now you can

leave the class confident with the procedures and techniques of welding
at last create that sculpture you've been dreaming about for years
spend three days with like-minded creatives and have some riveting conversations

Welding Workshop for Artists

Never Heard of Powertex?
This fantastic medium creates amazing effects!
Come along and try it out for yourself in this Gnome workshop. Create something truly unique and have a lot of fun doing it!

What is Powertex? It’s used in mixed media projects of all kinds from garden fairy houses and figure sculptures to paintings and jewellery. But what exactly is it?
Here’s some things you should know about Powertex:

It’s Water-based
It’s Non-toxic
It’s Environmentally friendly
A Universal Medium that can be used to sculpt fabric
A liquid that can be used to harden natural fibres including textiles, paper, card, and leather.
It can be combined with Stone Art powder to make an air drying clay
It comes in a variety of colours as well as transparent
It’s adhesive for use with sand, stone, plaster, wood and metal (for example) in mixed media projects, canvases, sculptures, jewellery making and much more
It’s a brilliant way to upcycle old fabrics and just about anything else
It can be used to create weatherproof art such as garden ornaments and signs, glasses and more! Glasses will be hand washable.
All materials and light refreshments are included.
Come along and give it a go!

Gnome Sculpture Workshop

Join us in this unusual workshop to create a stunning sculpture. Using plastic bottles to make the armature this is a fantastic way to get recycling!
We will use a variety of products and techniques to create the unique textures . These sculptures will be weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use.
Powertex is a little known, but fantastic medium and in this 4 hr workshop we will use it with a range of products to create different effects. Suitable for any level of experience.
We will use;
Powertex
Stone art clay
Fabric sculpting
Pigments
All materials will be provided.

Please feel free to bring a packed lunch if the workshop is over lunchtime- we will not be officially stopping for a lunch break but light refreshments are provided in a relaxed environment!

Highland Cow sculpture

Come and join this six day course taking place over two weekends, in which the participants will be shown how to make a bronze sculpture from scratch!

In this course

This course runs over 6 days and will take place over two weekends. Participants will make a bronze sculpture from the initial wax-process to the final bronze sculpture, which will end in the bronze pour.

Day 1
Introduction to Melting point
Practical wax demonstration
How to work with wax eg wax welding, taking wax from a mould, wax sheet making / casting from alginate to create a wax

Day 2
Finish waxes
Presentation on Bronze moulds
What is a Bronze Mould?
Finish off wax
What is wax gating
Wax gating
Begin degreasing

Day 3
Bronze Mouldmaking begins
Begin dipping waxes, 1st dip
Talk "From wax to bronze"
Low melt alloys casting demonstration
2nd dip

NB: During the following week the moulds will be dipped in readiness for the next weekend for students to continue their work.

Second Weekend:
Day 4
Burnout bronze moulds
Puttying up shells
Refire fire shells
Redip
Pre heat + light furnace + pour metal

Day 5
Breakout moulds
Fettling and chasing

Day 6
Patination
Final finishing

The cost of the course includes 1kg of Bronze - wow! Additional bronze is available to purchase if you need too as well.

Bronze Casting Course

This two day course is an introduction to working with Jesmonite.

Jesmonite can be used to replicate the appearance and texture of any surface finish, and even the finest of detail. It can mimic the appearance of materials such as stone, wood, leather and fabric. It is strong and durable, can be pigmented to any colour and used to create decorative surface effects.

It is often used as lightweight alternative to stone and concrete. It has become an increasingly popular material widely used by artists, designers and prop-makers.

Jesmonite is a brand name for a group of products that have a gypsum base and a water based acrylic resin making it kinder to the environment than other resins.

This two day course will explore the different applications of Jesmonite . You will have the opportunity to work hands on, constructing geometric and curved forms, creating decorative effects using pigment, and you will learn how to replicate other materials and textures using Jesmonite.

Day 1
-Introduction to the material, experimentation with mould making techniques using Polypropylene sheets that can be cut, scored and folded to make geometric and curved moulds relatively quickly that you will cast into.
You will learn how use Jesmonite pigments, create decorative effects such as Terrazzo and marbling,  join objects together using Jesmonite and finishing processes.

Day 2.
You will learn how to make a simple Silicone mould to mimic another material such as leather, fabric or wood and will learn how to laminate hollow castings with Jesmonite using Thixotrope and Quadaxial glass reinforcement.

You are welcome to bring your own silicone moulds to cast into if you wish. Recommended for beginners and those with some experience.


Sculpting and Casting with Jesmonite

A 2 day course where you will be investigating the aesthetics and abilities of mould construction and casting in plaster and concrete.

In this workshop the participants will be investigating the aesthetic and conceptual abilities of mould construction and casting plaster and concrete.

The architectural possibilities of both the negative space (the mould) and the positive space (the cast) will be considered through an intuitive and open-ended process. Students will be constructing and casting shapes, and are encouraged to experiment with different finishes, textures and materials. Participants will have the opportunity to think through making and explore material qualities hands-on.

Day 1 - Experimentation

Inverted space moulding and quick formwork
Experimentation through making a series of quick sketch moulds and plaster casts
Casting in plaster

Available materials: OSB chipboard, MDF, Flexible materials, form board, cardboard, plastics

Day 2 - Extrapolation

Use the experiences gained in the sketches of day one to make new moulds and shapes
Casting in plaster and concrete
Adding texture
Finishing qualities
Conclusion.

Please feel free to bring material to experiment with for mould making and casting into.

Casting in Concrete and Plaster Course

Receive focussed teaching in this small 5-week ceramic class at CWC ceramics, near Waterloo Station in London

This 5-week course covers everything from getting started with clay working, to finishing and decorating your pottery or sculpture. This is ideal for someone starting out in learning about pottery and clay. However it is also suitable for those with experience in clay. We will cover the  three main handbuilding techniques; pinch pots, slab building and coil pots. Each class is 2 hours long. This is an excellent introduction to pottery and ceramics.  Once you have learnt the techniques in the first 3 weeks you can then go on to create more independently with guidance from Camilla.

 Handbuilding Pottery - 5 Week Evening Course

The words 'beating' and 'brazing' might sound a bit violent, but they'll take on a softer meaning when you learn to sculpt with sheet copper. This four-day course at London Sculpture Workshop is the perfect beginners' introduction to working with this splendidly shiny and marvelously malleable material.

In this course

This course takes place in the fantastic metal working workshop at LSW. On day one, you'll start by creating designs using paper templates and carving wooden moulds and formers. On day two, you'll learn how to cut, shape and fold copper by heating and beating (hey, that rhymes!). Day three will see you join copper by brazing using brass filler rods or rivets. And you'll wrap it up on day four with surface finishes, patinas and effects for sheet copper sculptures. We think you'll deserve a fresh copper ale by the end of all that!

Participants are encouraged to bring along sketch books, ideas, small models or any reference material that might aid their work.

Now you can

master the basics for making copper sculptures, water features, hanging mobiles and more
navigate your way around a metal workshop and the tools involved
start calling yourself a 'coppersmith', which sounds super impressive and intriguingly old-school

Sheet Copper Sculpture Course

This class is suitable for beginners and intermediates wanting to learn how to design, create and make beautiful nature inspired designs.
Your tutor will be Mandy from Posey & Pearls  who has many years of experience in jewellery design and teaching.

Lesson content

Design, make and learn how to construct your very own one-of-a-kind beautiful delicate piece of jewellery.
Learn about the different types of wire needed to create leaves and wire branches.
How to construct a leaf using Miyuki seed beads.
How to construct various sized branches using wire, pearls, beads and crystals.
Colour options of gold or silver wire and a huge selection of pearls, beads and crystals.
A choice of small hair combs, hair pins, broaches and earring components to complete your design.
A selection of finished pieces will be available on the day for you to take inspiration from in helping with your designs.
You will leave with a One-of-a-kind finished product and an organza bag to keep your item safe.

All materials are provided along with refreshments in a fun and relaxed workshop.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Wire wrapping- Leaves and trees

This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience in jewellery making.  If new to jewellery making this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence which will help you expand on your skills in create stunning and quality pieces of jewellery.  Learning the simple art of wire wrapping can be applied to so many aspects in jewellery design and creates a more professional finish to your work.

Your tutor will be Mandy from Posey & Pearls who has many years experience in jewellery design and teaching.

Lesson content

Design and make your very own one-of-a-kind wire wrapped bracelet
Learn about the different types of wire and headpins needed to create your piece of jewellery
How to use and manipulate headpins and wire using round nose pliers and a variety of beads to create wire wrapped loops
Colour choices of gold and silver wire and headpins along with a huge selection of pearls, beads, and crystals
How to open and close jump rings and how to attach a clasp to finish your work
Get inspiration in developing your design ideas on the day from a selection of finished bracelet examples for you to look at
You will leave with lots of knowledge and a one-of-a-kind finished piece of jewellery which we will put in an organza bag

All materials are provided along with refreshments in the fun and relaxing workshop.
We hope to see you soon.


Wire wrapping bracelet workshop

Make your own piece of furniture on this 2 - day hands on wood furniture workshop. We'll explore a range of construction techniques using easily available tools, materials and processes. It welcomes beginners as well as though with previous making experience.

This two day 'hands on' workshop will explore a variety of effective construction techniques using easily available tools, materials and processes accessible by beginners, artists and crafts people alike. Focusing on designs such as the 'Crate' or 'Sedia' chairs, learn to make your very own piece of furniture.

Instruction will be provided to complete at least one of several functional furniture items and will explore the highly inventive techniques in Enzo Mari's AutoProgettzione and Rietveld's crate series, which are adaptable to a myriad of personal projects for versatile, economic and sustainable constructions for art or design.

It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.

Safe workshop practice will be covered.

The course will focus on working in planed timber and plywood.

Basic tools and material will be provided to complete one project.

Students can purchase extra if required for custom projects.

Wood Furniture Design Course

Silicone is a versatile material that enables you to make highly detailed moulds that are flexible and can be used to make many casts. During the course you will identify various rubber mould making techniques and you will learn hands on how to make a two part silicone skin mould with a plaster jacket.
You will identify how to manipulate this fantastic mould making material through this variety of processes. You will also learn how to cast into silicone rubber moulds using plaster, wax, and cement.
Recommended for beginners or those with some experience.
Objects will be provided to cast, however if you have a small, simple object that you would like to work with, please bring it along and we can discuss its suitability to this process.
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.
Please note: Materials for a small size cast are included. The cost of the course includes 1kg of Silicon. Additional Silicone is available to purchase on the day if required.

Silicone Mould Making Course

This 2-day metal fabrication workshop will take you through a range of metal cutting techniques. Suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience you'll be offered professional advice from our experienced tutor throughout.

This two day ‘hands on’ workshop will explore a wide variety of metal construction techniques including cutting, rolling, bending, welding and riveting.

Focusing on introducing and understanding the many useful metalworking machines and processes available at LSW, the aim to get you up and running, able to design and fabricate useful objects and structures in metal.

Starting with some fundamentals on the first morning exploring the wide range of process and method available in the workshop through making, onto a second day of personal projects with professional advice and guidance from an experienced tutor.

For beginners there is a project available, but also useful professional advice and insight for creatives with their own project ideas.

It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.

Taught at the beautiful London Sculpture Workshop, on the banks of the river Thames, this course is designed for people with an interest in sculpture and welding. Meet other like-minded people, while practicing your passion and learning from a professional.

All safety precautions are considered and scrap metal is available for you to practice with before you dive into making your own creations.

Metal Fabrication Course for Artists and Designers

If you're unsure when to snip or saw, can't tell a claw from a ball-pein or are avoiding that shelf? Then this course is for you.

We'll get you confident in marking out, cutting up and constructing your own handy tool tote in wood.

Get to know which tools you need and how to use them for working in wood.

Learn tools, processes to make your own personal tool box to store and carry your gear and the confidence to tackle those making projects at home,work or in the studio.

By the end of the workshop you will be familiar with:

How to assemble a basic, useful toolkit for wood work projects.
How to use and care for them - "the right tool for the right job"
Fundamental techniques in wood craft such as: Measuring, marking out and cutting materials, drilling, screws and glues & constructing.
Using these in a safe and efficient way to create your own handy Toolbox to take away

Get Handy - Woodwork

If you're unsure when to snip or saw, can't tell a claw from a ball-pein or are avoiding that shelf? Then this course is for you.

We'll get you confident in marking out, cutting up and constructing your own handy tool tote in either wood or metal.
Get to know which tools you need and how to use them for working in metal.

Learn tools, processes to make your own personal tool box to store and carry your gear and the confidence to tackle those making projects at home,work or in the studio.

By the end of the workshop you will be familiar with:

How to assemble a basic, useful toolkit for metal work projects.
How to use and care for them - "the right tool for the right job"
Fundamental techniques in metal craft such as: measuring, marking out and cutting materials, drilling, punching spot welding, screws and glues, bending metals & constructing.
Using these in a safe and efficient way to create your own handy Toolbox to take away

Tooled Up - Metalwork

This online version of my mistletoe workshop needs a minimum of THREE people to run and for me to post you a kit please bear this in mind when booking.  Please message me if you are looking to join a group.

The fast fix way to make a sprig of my covetable Everlasting Mistletoe using simple hand sewing and wire wrapping techniques.  You'll learn how to create the branches from floristry wire and 100% wool.   Then you'll attach the berries and leaves by hand stitching and add a final flourish with a piece of red organza ribbon.

You should be able to complete a sprig within the session but you may need to finish adding some berries and leaves afterwards as some find it a bit fiddly, particularly if you have arthritis in your hands or a similar condition.

Very much a case of straight forward once you know how.

Please note whenever I can I will reuse packaging that has come into my home to send out my kits.

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

Suitable for Beginners. Viking Weave gives a result similar to French-Knitting but is woven by hand around a rod former. This means that you can use much thicker wire giving a very sturdy, sinuous tubular chain - no viking helmets required!

I have kept the project fairly simple so beginners can achieve a finished item in a day - either a necklace or hoop earrings - but with a stitch modification and further practice it is possible to achieve very strong yet flexible silver chains fit to grace any proud Viking's burial hoard...

We will cover the following tasks on the day:

how to create a ‘petal’ starter to guide your stitches

how to position and attach your starter to the former

how to weave stitches around your former

how to change colour and join in new sections of wire

how to magically transform your tubular weaving with a wooden drawplate - it's magic!

how to finish off your piece and attach fittings

I will also demonstrate several stitch variations for you to try for yourself after the class, or if you have time left over.

Viking Weave Jewellery - Make a woven Wire Necklace Class

Crystals have been used for centuries to promote healing, , a sense of mental wellbeing, positivity, tranquility and focus.  Different types of crystals are known to have their own special energies which are said to influence different areas of life.  Come along to our West London Studio  and share a glass of prosecco with Laura and Sue as you learn to make a contemporary pair of earrings using your choice of crystals from our collection.   Nurture yourself by taking time out to experience something new, widen your circle of friends or share the experience with your old pals.
Your uniquely made crystal earrings are an ideal way to treat yourself or if you have a special event coming up, a friend's birthday, Xmas, an anniversary or Valentine's Day, they make a beautiful and meaningful gift.
Our classes are held in our studio in West London  in a relaxed, comfortable, and friendly atmosphere.  We host a maximum of 6 people to give you the time and attention you need.


Crystal Earring Workshop 

In this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. once we have a good understanding, we will then immerse ourselves into the wonderful rhythm of weaving.

You can work on your own on a small piece, or in a friend or family group to create more ambitious scaled work. Remember it has to fit in your vehicle at the end of the session!

At Creative Nature HQ, we differ from other crafts courses in that we also give opportunities to groups or businesses to create artworks that can be donated to community groups and schools. You take home unique memories, new skills and an improved wellbeing.

Each participant has an allocated amount of willow . If your piece extends a lot further, an additional charge may be incurred for the extra willow needed to finish your piece. We can decide this together during the making process.

Your tutor, Stephen,  has been working with willow for over 30 years and trained as a sculptor and Forest School teacher.

Each student has an allocated amount of willow . If your piece extends a lot further, an additional charge may be incurred for the extra willow needed to finish your piece. We can decide this together during the making process.

There is plenty of free parking on site, along with local transport links.


Sculptural Willow Weaving

What material is so versatile that it can be used to make candles, slick back hair, shine your car, protect cheese and make sculptures? Why, WAX, of course! This two-day sculpting class at London Sculpture Workshop by the beautiful Thames is the ideal introduction to working with wax as a sculpture material.

In this class

This class is for experimenting with the different properties and textures of wax. You'll learn to mix up your own wax, cast it into plaster moulds, and make up sheet waxes. You'll use wax casts as a way of scaling up artwork, and discover the different advantages of hard vs soft wax. Finally, you'll discover how to reinforce wax for showing it as a finished product.

Participants are encouraged to bring along sketch books, ideas, small models or any reference material that might aid their work.

Now you can

create a huge variety of differently sized, shaped and textured wax sculptures
gain a great base knowledge in casting that can follow on to casting metals or ceramics
freak your friends out by offering to make 'death masks' for them

Modelling Sculpture in Wax

Wire sculptures are perfect as a household accessory. Make these the centerpiece of your dining table or utilise them as the ultimate garden feature. They are extremely versatile and adaptable items.

WIRE SCULPTURE classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Welding Workshop for Artists

Gnome Sculpture Workshop

Highland Cow sculpture

Bronze Casting Course

Sculpting and Casting with Jesmonite

Casting in Concrete and Plaster Course

Handbuilding Pottery - 5 Week Evening Course

Sheet Copper Sculpture Course

Wire wrapping- Leaves and trees

Wire wrapping bracelet workshop

Wood Furniture Design Course

Silicone Mould Making Course

Metal Fabrication Course for Artists and Designers

Get Handy - Woodwork

Tooled Up - Metalwork

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

Viking Weave Jewellery - Make a woven Wire Necklace Class

Crystal Earring Workshop

Sculptural Willow Weaving

Modelling Sculpture in Wax

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WIRE SCULPTURE classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Welding Workshop for Artists

Gnome Sculpture Workshop

Highland Cow sculpture

Bronze Casting Course

Sculpting and Casting with Jesmonite

Casting in Concrete and Plaster Course

Handbuilding Pottery - 5 Week Evening Course

Sheet Copper Sculpture Course

Wire wrapping- Leaves and trees

Wire wrapping bracelet workshop

Wood Furniture Design Course

Silicone Mould Making Course

Metal Fabrication Course for Artists and Designers

Get Handy - Woodwork

Tooled Up - Metalwork

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

Viking Weave Jewellery - Make a woven Wire Necklace Class

Crystal Earring Workshop

Sculptural Willow Weaving

Modelling Sculpture in Wax

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Use obby giftcards
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